Weill Cornell Medicine · 4 hours ago
Export Control-Research Security Specialist
Upper East Side
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$93K/yr - $105K/yr
2+ years expWeill Cornell Medicine is a renowned institution focused on research and education. The Export Control-Research Security Specialist plays a critical role in managing the Research Security program by ensuring compliance with federal regulations and supporting export compliance efforts.
BiotechnologyEducationHealth CareInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMedical
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Ensures compliance with applicable federal regulations / WCM policies concerning research compliance. These regulations include but are not limited to the Department of Commerce EAR, ITAR and OFAC. Supports compliance with NSPM-33
Reviews sponsored research, contracts and procurement agreements for export controls and research security conditions to ensure compliance
Provides guidance on contracts and research activities by identifying compliance risks, information security requirements, and Technology Control Plan (TCP) needs, while monitoring controlled items in labs and initiating TCP audits as necessary
Reviews international travel authorizations, monitors global alerts and escalates issues based on risk levels and guidelines
Completes onboarding employee vetting, reviews EAR/ITAR Certifications and conducts restricted party screening in compliance software as needed
Implements campus-wide policies and procedures related to export control and research security regulations
Collaborates with the ECO to further develop and maintain the University's Research Security Program in response to new federal regulations and requirements
Conducts quality assurance reviews of research security documents and processes as well as investigates suspected or reported violations and coordinate with stakeholders on compliance issues
Supports the continuous improvement of the University’s Export Controls Program
Contributes to training, outreach, and policy development efforts by supporting the Office of Research Compliance and Regulatory Affairs in updating web content, preparing presentations, and developing educational materials for faculty and staff
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Approximately two (2) years of related export controls, research security or research compliance experience
Ability to effectively communicate with faculty and staff regarding compliance issues
Clear demonstrations of technical, analytical, organizational, problem solving, and communication skills
Ability to handle multiple, time-critical tasks
Ability to respond to and resolve routine inquiries or complaints from faculty and staff
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, website content construction, communication and basic statistical operations
This position requires maintaining expertise in ITAR, EAR, OFAC regulations, NSPM-33, the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, and CUI policies, and participation in professional development opportunities
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, asylee, or refugee, or otherwise described as a 'protected individual' according to Title 8 U.S. Code Section 1324b(a)(3)(b)
Company
Weill Cornell Medicine
Weill Cornell Medicine is an academic medical institution that offers health care services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$69.8MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesU.S. Department of DefenseNational Cancer Institute
2025-08-15Grant· $14.9M
2024-12-10Grant· $1.4M
2024-08-15Grant· $12.4M
Leadership Team
Robert Min
President and CEO of Physician Organization
Lara Pes, PhD
Co-founder of WCM Green Labs Group
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